THINGS TO DO NEAR KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO National Noh Theatre JUNE/JULY 2016

Since 1983, the National Noh Theatre has been Discover Noh & Kyogen producing elaborate, traditional performances of Noh and Kyogen for audiences from around the world. The stage's large roof is a reminder of In June there will be two exceptional days past when plays were performed outdoors. opportunities to learn more about these The exhibition room of the Noh resources library ancient dramatic art forms. The first of these is is accessible for free. Screens showing English a hands-on workshop on Friday, June 24, from plaza subtitles are available at all seats. A performance 16:00. Fifty people will be able to take part schedule can be found at the website below. in the two-hour lecture/hands-on workshop focusing on the basic elements of a Noh play. 4-18-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. www.ntj.jac.go.jp/english On the same day, from 19:00-21:00, there will National Theatre Ticket Centre (10:00–18:00), 0570–07–9900. be performances of the Noh play, “Kokaji,” and Access: From Shinjuku Station, take the Chuo Line two stops the Kyogen dramatic work, “Kaki Yamabushi,” to Sendagaya Station. On the Oedo Line, go from Tochomae with commentary in English by Noh expert, Station to Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station. The theatre is a 5-min Professor Richard Emmert. (400m) walk from either station. life 45th Anniversary Keio Plaza Hotel Cocktail Family News

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In collaboration with the National a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangi- story centers on the imperial clan Noh Theatre, Keio Plaza is show- ble Heritage of Humanity. of Heike during the Heian Era, in Kagari, Japanese cuisine casing the oldest dramatic form Structured around song and the ancient capital of Kyoto. The in the world. We will be exhibiting dance, Noh drama features the performance will be preceded by authentic Noh wooden masks, main actor performing while wear- a special lunch course prepared TH actors’ costumes, manuscripts, set ing a mask of exceptional beauty, by our Executive Chef Hiroshi In 2008, UNESCO 45 ANNIVERSARY and costume drawings, and more. sculpted in such a way so that the Ichikawa. Please note that this is a added Noh to its Noh is a kind of symbolic drama real and abstract are ingeniously paid event. MENUS FOR that began in the 14th century and united. The costumes, made of Intangible Cultural developed into a highly stylized art silk, are elegantly beautiful. Many Special Performance JUNE & JULY form. It is concerned more with the decorations, costumes and props Heritage list as a theme of human destiny than with will be in the June exhibition, You can enjoy a portion of a Noh Masterpiece of Oral and To celebrate the 45th anniversary of our opening, our expert story and events. Its artistic value is which is free of charge. play up close and for free in the chefs are preparing exclusive courses using favorite seasonal highly acclaimed around the world. On Thursday, June 16th an main lobby on the third floor on Intangible Heritage of ingredients and time-honored cooking methods. We invite In 2008, UNESCO added Noh to its excerpt from the Noh play, Wednesday, June 22nd and Thurs- you to try these dishes, fusing tradition and innovation. Intangible Cultural Heritage list as Atsumori, will be performed. The day, June 23rd from 14:00 to 14:15. Humanity.

EVENT IN JULY

EXPLORING guests and visitors. This year’s fair, presented in collaboration Inoue Manji and his son Yasunori 400 YEARS with Saga prefecture, is sure to have immersed themselves in the be even more spectacular as we unique style of white porcelain. OF JAPANESE celebrate Arita porcelain’s 400th Their work is known for its softness anniversary. and smooth texture while expressing PORCELAIN Keio Plaza will be featuring nobility, warmth and dignity. the modern works of three Gokoku-Tei, Korean dining Yamanami, Teppan-yaki Japan’s first porcelain was fired renowned porcelain artists in Saga Prefecture in 1616, – two of whom are National which means this year marks Living Treasures – whose Arita the 400th anniversary of porcelain overturn conventions Arita porcelain. Arita was the and challenge perceptions. Ten center of porcelain production of our restaurants and bars will in the country until the late Edo be serving dishes on genuine The 14th Imaizumi Imaemon's period when other areas began to Arita porcelain, and visitors will Iro–Nabeshima works employ produce porcelain. also have the opportunity to the "sumi-hajiki" technique; India For the past 36 years, Keio purchase authentic Arita ware ink's repellant nature creates a Plaza’s annual Arita Porcelain Fair at a discounted price in the reverse pattern on the white base, has been a popular event with main lobby. disappearing after firing. Nan-En, Chinese dining Duo Fourchettes, French & Italian cuisine